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Are you a Works Supervisor or Contracts Supervisor with experience working on Highways Maintenance or Civil Engineering sector? Are you looking for your next permanent role?  If so then please read on as we may just have your next role here with us at Tarmac​

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

Tarmac is recruiting for an experienced Works Supervisor - Highways to join our fantastic team working on the Yorkshire / North Midlands project of works.  The role is based from our Tarmac Boroughbridge Depot, and you will be required to travel across the assigned region dependant of current works requirements. The role is easily commutable from Harrogate, York, Leeds, Ripon, North Allerton, Thirsk, Shipley, Sowerby, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Catterick and surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesAs the Works Supervisor - Highways you will be responsible for the successful delivery of Surfacing matters on behalf of Tarmac to our clients on whose contract/contracts which we are operating.  This is to ensure their objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the projects.

You as the Works Supervisor - Highways will also manage the teams on site (either internal or external providers) to support the best possible commercial result for the projects and successfully manage any challenge process/processes which Tarmac’s clients may possess, additionally you will also Deputise for the works Manager in their absence.

Other responsibilities for this role will include (not exhaustive):

Ensure through regular Employee Engagements, with the team that the workforce are checked for compliance to Tarmacs Policies and Procedures
Carry out site briefing prior to works commencing and where authorised changes occur
Ensure Procedures are adhered, including hot works and excavation works
Ensure SSOW procedures are followed and report back on any failures and provide robust records for review on works completed
Overall supervision of the works on site including subcontractors, ensuring any CDM regulations (principle contractor responsibilities) are being adhered too across all works
Investigate incidents and accidents when they occur, providing details within the Tarmac reporting matrix timescales
Raise awareness of the importance of Safety Observations and ensure the reporting process is followed by all
Assist in the managing requirements of "O Licence" through regular checks of vehicle check sheets and liaison with Drivers
Work with the Transport Manager to ensure compliance with vehicle testing and servicing
Oversee the external works and assist in the management of those works through scoping and programming internal labour and external suppliers along with assisting in the pricing of external works
Carry out Supervisors Checks both onsite and within the Depot, ensuring Depot standards are adhered to through monthly statutory checks and adhoc inspections
Prepare Job Briefing Packs along with the Works Manager
Ensure all time, plant and material sheets are completed and forward to the commercial team for payment
Identify future lifecycle schemes to be added to the register by providing details of scheme requirementThe Ideal CandidateIt is preferred that the successful candidate for the role of Works Supervisor - Highways will have the following:

You will have worked within a similar role within the Highways / Surfacing industry and have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures associated with the role
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and provide leadership in the role
Possess good communications skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
Experience in Highways / Surfacing Maintenance at a supervisory level, this will be in surfacing works and construction
A certificate in Site Safety Management, CSCS card and SMSTS certificate – highly beneficial
Have a flexible approach to location and working patterns in accordance with needs of the business – evenings, weekends etc as requiredDesirable:

First Aid training & Mental Health First Aid Training
IOSH trainingWhy UsIn addition to the role of Works Supervisor - Highways we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

Bonus scheme 
Enhanced holiday entitlement 
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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